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1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
1.2 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE?
1.3 Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Child Development?
1.4 Cambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education)
1.5 How can I find out more?
2.1 Support materials
2.2 Resource lists
2.3 Training
3. Assessment at a glance ................................................................................................. 6
4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ..................................................................... 8
4.1 Syllabus aims
4.2 Assessment objectives
4.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components
4.4 Grade descriptions
6. Coursework guidance for Centres ................................................................................ 17
6.1 Introduction to Coursework
6.2 Timing
6.3 Presentation
6.4 Paper 2: Child Development Study
6.5 Assessment criteria for Child Development Study
6.6 Paper 3: Practical Investigation
6.7 Assessment criteria for the Practical Investigation
7.1 Child Development Study
7.2 Practical Investigation
7.3 Moderation
7.4 Resubmission of coursework and carrying forward of internally assessed marks

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Universities and employers accept Cambridge IGCSE Child Development as proof that candidates have knowledge, skills and an understanding of all aspects of child development from a theoretical as well as a practical perspective. The syllabus lays the foundations for further studies beyond Cambridge IGCSE in developmental psychology and the scientific appreciation of all other ages and stages of human development. Successful candidates gain lifelong knowledge and skills, including:
• an appreciation and understanding of the factors influencing child behaviour and development
• how to observe and apply scientific methods in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data
• the influence of genetics, prenatal and the early environment in shaping child development
• the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of child development to their own interaction with babies, parents and children
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• a critical awareness of their own childhood and continuing development
• a framework for their own structured observation of young children in the home, out of doors, in nursery, playgroup and at school.
Candidates beginning this course are not expected to have studied Child Development previously.
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Child Development is in Group 5, Creative, Technical and Vocational.
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Teacher support
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Assessment at a glance
For the Cambridge IGCSE in Child Development, candidates take three compulsory components: Paper 1,
Paper 2 Child Development Study and Paper 3 Practical Investigation.
Paper 1 2 hours
The written question paper is made up of a number of compulsory short-answer questions,
2 structured questions, and 1 essay question. Assessed by Cambridge.
Weighted at 50% of total marks. 100 marks and
Paper 2 Child Development Study (school-based assessment*)
The Child Development Study reflects the candidate’s first-hand experience of working with one child or a group of children aged up to 5 years.
The study of one child or a group of children up to 5 years of age must relate to either or a major area of development – physical, social, emotional, cognitive; more than one of the above; or all aspects of development.
Weighted at 25% of total marks. 50 marks and
Paper 3 Practical Investigation (school-based assessment*)
The Practical Investigation involves research and presentation of findings and is: either an investigation, using a range of procedures, from any area of the syllabus, e.g. play, antenatal care, etc.; or a comparative study of consumer items, e.g. baby foods, picture books, mobile toys, etc.
The investigation should focus on producing a booklet or leaflet, or similar type of information literature, which could be used to help explain the findings of the investigation to parents or other interested parties.
There should not be any overlap of subject matter between the Child Development Study and the Practical Investigation.
Weighted at 25% of total marks. 50 marks
* Centres may only assess coursework with the formal approval of Cambridge. We offer special training for
Centres to enable them to carry out school based assessment. For more details see www.cie.org.uk
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Assessment at a glance
This syllabus is examined in the June and November examination series.
This syllabus is not available to private candidates.
Detailed timetables are available from www.cie.org.uk/examsofficers
Centres in the UK that receive government funding are advised to consult the Cambridge website www.cie.org.uk
for the latest information before beginning to teach this syllabus.
Candidates can combine this syllabus in an examination series with any other Cambridge syllabus, except:
• syllabuses with the same title at the same level
Please note that Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificate and Cambridge
O Level syllabuses are at the same level.
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Syllabus aims and assessment objectives
The aims of the syllabus are the same for all candidates. These are set out below and describe the educational purposes of a course in Child Development for the Cambridge IGCSE examination. They are not listed in order of priority.
The course may well lay the foundations of further studies beyond Cambridge IGCSE in developmental psychology and the scientific appreciation of all other ages and stages of human development. It therefore aims to enable candidates to: actual observed behaviour of children; of data; interaction with babies, parents and children;
• develop an awareness of the cultures and constitutions of families in a variety of communities;
• develop an appreciation of the complexity of influences on the developing child;
• develop an empathy with young children;
• extend an awareness of the dynamic nature of human development;
• arouse a critical awareness of their own childhood and continuing development; playgroup and at school.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of: together with an outline of puberty and adolescence;
2. suggested causes of developmental differences;
3. the interactive process affecting the growing child;
4. the main methods of child psychology – studying a topic in breadth as well as depth.
Candidates should be able to:
5. analyse and interpret evidence and observations concerning children;
6. reach conclusions based on a reasoned consideration of available evidence; diagrammatic, pictorial and graphical form.
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Grade descriptions
Candidates should be able to make judgements which demonstrate: children and their development;
10. an ability to assess the relative merits of aids to growth and development;
11. a developing sense of consumer awareness and value for money.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:
12. observe and record clearly, accurately and systematically;
13. draw tentative conclusions from the way observed children behave;
14. communicate conclusions in a logical and concise manner.
Component AO1:
Knowledge with understanding
%
45
35
AO2:
Analysis and interpretation of evidence
%
20
20
AO3:
Judgement and decision making
%
30
40
AO4:
Investigation
%
5
5
Paper 1
Paper 2 Child
Development Study
Paper 3 Practical
Investigation
Approx. % total qualification
30
40
30
20
15
30
25
10
The assessment objectives are weighted to give an indication of their relative importance. They are not intended to provide a precise statement of the number of marks allocated to a particular assessment.
A Grade A candidate must show a critical awareness and intelligent understanding of the concepts within the curriculum. They should demonstrate a sound ability to apply, investigate and comment realistically on child development theory in their study of practical observations of young children.
A Grade C candidate must show some critical awareness and reasonable understanding of the basic concepts of the curriculum. They should demonstrate a reasonable ability to apply, investigate and comment realistically on child development theory in their study of practical observations of young children.
A Grade F candidate must show some theoretical understanding of the basic concepts within the curriculum. They should demonstrate some ability to apply, investigate and comment on child development theory in their study of practical observations of young children.
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All candidates should be able to use the skills described under Assessment Objectives with respect to the following:
1. Growth and development
1.1 Understanding growth and development
• describe ways of measuring growth
• list ways of assessing development
1.2 Puberty and adolescence as an example
1.3 Individual differences
1.4 Explaining development
• describe links between maturation and learning
• describe ages and stages of growth and reproductive development in (a) girls, (b) boys
• describe the menstrual cycle
• explain hormonal control
• describe how wide variation within the range of normality may occur
• describe gender differences regarding vulnerability, developmental attainment and early physical characteristics
• discuss the range of cultural diversity in their own national society and the rest of the world
• define heredity and environment
• explain how biological and social factors contribute to all-round development
• discuss the importance of critical or sensitive periods of development
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2. Physical development and health maintenance
2.1 Reproductive biology
2.2 Family planning
2.3 Inheritance
• describe the structure and function of human male and female reproductive systems
• describe the process of fertilisation and implantation
• list indications of pregnancy and confirmation checks
• describe the stages in the normal development of the foetus and the function of the placenta
• explain the formation of twins and multiple pregnancies
• describe the function of the blood supply in relation to the foetus and the mother; exchange of materials
• describe methods of contraception – natural (rhythm), chemical, mechanical and surgical
• discuss the problem of infertility and the social aspects of artificial insemination and fertility drugs
• define chromosome, gene – faulty genes as shown by
Down’s Syndrome
• describe genetic counselling
• describe continuous and discontinuous variation as influenced by the environment and genes, illustrated by height and A, B, AB and O blood groups
2.4 Needs in pregnancy
2.5 Other pre-natal development factors
2.6 Confinement
2.7 Preparations for arrival of the baby
• describe special nutritional requirements in pregnancy
• explain the importance of exercise and rest
• outline routine checks and procedures available, including relaxation classes
• list what must be avoided, e.g. smoking, drugs, e.g. aspirin, alcohol
• explain the provision of these requirements in relation to foetal stages of development
• discuss possible effects of smoking and alcohol
• describe effects of certain drugs which are toxic to the foetus
• describe effects of rubella and sexually transmitted diseases
• describe possible effects of severe stress
• describe the possible effects of the following during pregnancy: anorexia, bleeding and toxaemia
• describe choice of confinement if available – home or hospital
• explain the reasons for hospital stay
• outline the choice in accommodation, equipment and clothing
• list the factors affecting the choice
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2.8 Labour and delivery
2.9 New-born baby
2.10 Requirements for healthy physical growth post-natal to 5 years
2.11 Stages of physical development – birth to
1 year, 1 to 5 years
(a) physical attributes
(b) gross motor development development
(manipulative ability)
2.12 Stages of development of self-help skills
(a) eating
(b) drinking
(c) toileting
(d) dressing
(e) washing/ toothbrushing
2.13 Safety within the child’s environment
• outline the signs and stages of labour and methods of delivery
• discuss the involvement of father or other supportive adult at birth
• describe physical norms, reflex responses and sensory abilities
• define pre-term (premature) baby
• explain feeding requirements
• discuss the advantages of breast or bottle feeding
• describe special care for the pre-term
• outline the paediatric examination
• outline the requirements for diet, exercise, hygiene, protection, sleep and rest, suitable clothing
• describe the importance of temperature regulation in babies and young children
• describe the normal range for hearing, height, sight, tooth eruption, weight
• describe normal development – from early crawling movements at 2 weeks to hops, skips and standing on one foot at 5 years
• describe normal development – from hand regard and finger play at 2 months to ability at cutting out at 5 years
• identify delays in development and possible causes
• describe expected development of self-help skills
• identify delays in development and possible causes
• from taking only milk at 0 months to using knife and fork at
5 years
• from sucking well at 0 months to competent use of cup at
2 years
• from fairly regular bowel motions at 6 months to complete toilet training at 4 years
• from helping when being dressed at 10 months to dressing and undressing well at 3 years
4 years
• from first attempts at toothbrushing at 40 months to completion at 5 years
• describe safety measures – in kitchen, in bedroom, on stairs, out of doors, crossing the road, in a car
• explain safety standards
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2.14 Simple first aid
2.15 Infectious diseases
2.16 Immunisation and vaccination
• describe first aid for cuts, bruises, choking
• describe contents of a suitable first aid kit for home, car, playgroup
• describe signs and symptoms of common childhood infectious diseases
• explain natural and acquired, active and passive immunity
• assess dangers of dehydration in illness
• outline complete immunisation and vaccination programme available nationally
• explain parental choice and responsibility for immunisation and vaccination
3. Social relationships and social development
3.1 Love and affection as basis of social relationships and social development
• describe the role of courtship, sexual love and of present-day attitudes to pairing through marriage or other partnerships
• discuss cultural differences to pairing through ethnic, religious or class upbringing and affiliations
3.2 Decision on parenthood
3.3 Partner and family support
• describe factors affecting decision to have children, e.g. health, responsibility, home, earnings
• describe support father and others can give during pregnancy and at birth
3.4 Family
(a) variant groupings
(b) nuclear and extended family
(c) single parent family
3.5 Alternative family life
3.6 Earliest social relationships family
(b) with others
3.7 Peer group relations
• define family as any household group
• identify different possible family groupings, e.g. mother, father and children; ‘mixed’ family with fostered children
• describe the main features of nuclear and extended families
• evaluate the relative advantages of each
• list the reasons for single parent, e.g. death, separation, divorce, choice
• describe the alternatives some adults take up, e.g. commune, group family, kibbutz family
• compare patterns of child-rearing between alternative and traditional families
• describe developing relationships; behaviour of the infant in the first 2 years, e.g. ‘social smiles’ at 2 months; looking at books with adults at 16 months
• describe the widening relationship with other significant figures, e.g. growth of affectionate behaviour
• identify delays in development and possible causes
• describe development in associating with other children
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4.1 Emotions
4.2 Fear and fear-related emotions
4.3 Emotional expression
4.4 Influence of family and other adults
4.5 Loss and grief and other deprivations
• outline main components of emotion, e.g. ‘feeling’ state, internal body functioning, bodily expression
• name the common fear-producing stimuli and situations and outline age-changes in response, up to 5 years
• outline possible causes of shyness, embarrassment, worry, anxiety, anger, jealousy
• discuss the possible effect of child’s position in the family
• outline the ways various emotions may be expressed and contained
• identify behaviour which may be symptomatic of emotional problems
• outline the emergence of a strong positive feeling for one or a few familiar care-takers, comforters, playmates
• describe the significance of a secure relationship with mother
• identify aspects of control and discipline mediated by adults
• discuss the notion of attachment
• assess the effects of separation from loved ones, family disturbance, loss of loved object on normal healthy emotional development
• describe the effect of hospitalisation
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5. Cognitive development and learning through play
5.1 Cognition
5.2 Learning through play
5.3 Aspects of the learning process
• define cognition
• outline the importance in the first 5 years of the interactions between the baby/child and the environment
• outline brain organisation and development for cognition
• describe types of play – physical, imitative, imaginary, exploratory, creative, solitary, looking-on, parallel and co-operative
• identify approximate age at which types of play occur, from
5 months to 5 years
• describe the experiencing of natural and synthetic materials in its widest context
• identify types of toys suitable for different stages of development
• explain safety standards and consumer rights as applicable to toys
• describe sensitivity to and awareness of external influences
• describe the development of attention control from 1 month to 3½ years, e.g. able to attend to and carry out simple instructions at 18 months
• outline the twin aspects of remembering – recognition and recall
• describe concept development and understanding of relationships through imitation
5.4 Understanding language
5.5 Use of language
5.6 Further symbolic understanding and expressions activities development (prewriting skills)
(b) arithmetical skills
• outline ages and stages of understanding, e.g. from listening to sounds at 4 weeks to the understanding of comparative adjectives at 5 years
• discuss the effects of partial hearing loss
• discuss the advantages and difficulties encountered by children having a second language e.g. English or other language
• outline stages of usage, e.g. from throaty noises and cries at 4 weeks to use of well-formed sentences at 5 years
• outline stages of pre-writing skill development, e.g. spontaneous scribble at 18 months to printing own first name at 5 years
• describe beginnings of counting, knowing number words and comparing quantities
• explain delay in normal development
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6.1 Essential services for the pregnant woman, young child and family
6.2 Voluntary agencies
6.3 Consumer protection
6.4 Children in care
6.5 Child in the wider world – outside the family unit
• describe local provision available in the fields of health and other essential services
• list the voluntary bodies available for help in the local community
• explain the role of voluntary organisations in the care and provision for young children
• explain protection and standards available, official and unofficial
• list the various forms of in care provision including those for sick children and those with special needs
• describe play facilities, pre-school provision and preparation for main school
• discuss the variation in provision
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Coursework guidance for Centres
The syllabus covers all aspects of child development from the ages of 0–5 years. Most areas of the syllabus are suitable to use as coursework material. The coursework component is divided into two tasks: the Child
Development Study , which is based on studying the development of an individual child or a group of children, and the Practical Investigation , which researches a specific topic from the syllabus.
The Child Development Study and the Practical Investigation should arise out of normal school-based and home-based work. The two areas should allow the four Assessment Objectives, i.e.
AO1: Knowledge with understanding
AO2: Analysis and interpretation of evidence
AO3: Judgement and decision-making
AO4: Investigation to be fully applied in practice. They should form the basis of the assessment criteria for each candidate for all levels of ability. Teachers should give candidates every opportunity to fulfil these sets of skills and activities. The main feature of the coursework is to see how the theoretical aspects of the course are relevant to practical situations.
It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the candidates have access to realistic situations for both the
Child Development Study and the Practical Investigation.
Each candidate in the class may study different coursework tasks. For example, when carrying out the
Child Development Study candidates will choose different tasks as this depends on the age of the child or children being studied. In the Practical Investigation, teachers should encourage candidates to study different aspects of the syllabus to show originality.
Coursework should be accessible for candidates of all abilities, ensuring that they can all achieve in a positive manner and show their full potential.
Teachers should encourage candidates to select topics for which they can find information easily, enabling them to carry out research using a variety of sources. Candidates will make some use of the internet as a research tool. However, candidates should also learn how to evaluate any information sourced there.
Candidates should identify the source of any information.
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Coursework guidance for Centres
The suggested timing for undertaking the coursework is as follows:
The Child Development Study is the first piece of coursework to be carried out. It should start half-way through the first year of the course and should be spread over approximately six months. Candidates will understand the relevant topics if these are taught at the same time as they are carrying out their study.
This timing will also enable observations to be made over a longer period of time. Candidates will have more time to observe changes in the development of the child/children and therefore produce a more informed study.
The Practical Investigation will then follow. The length of time required for this will be much less as it is a more concise piece of work. This timing will allow candidates to gain some of the skills required to carry out an investigation. During the Child Development Study they may have noted particular areas in the aspects of a child’s life, e.g. disposable nappies, commercial/homemade baby foods, play areas, availability of pre-school education, etc., which have stimulated their interest and are appropriate for their investigation.
This will lead to an enthusiastic approach to a suitable investigation, which is therefore more likely to be successful.
Candidates should write up coursework on A4 paper. Do not use ring binders as they are costly to post and are often damaged in transit. The cover must be clearly marked with the candidate’s name, candidate number, Centre name and number.
Coursework should include:
• The title, making clear what is being studied/investigated
• Table of contents, corresponding with the mark sheet in the syllabus. This acts as a checklist for candidates to ensure that all relevant work is included
• Sub-headings relating to the assessment criteria, e.g. background information
• Graphs, pictures, questionnaires, photographs, etc. where appropriate, with reference to the reasons why these have been included
• Bibliography/reference to texts where appropriate
Candidates will be given credit for graphs, pictures, photographs, etc. provided they are relevant to the child/area being studied and clearly support part of the text. They should not include them just to make the coursework appear more attractive. Encourage candidates to present the information in their own words. Candidates whose work is little more than a scrap book or long extracts from reference books or other sources without comments, analysis or interpretation will be given limited credit. Quotations from text books etc. must be clearly indicated and their sources stated. Candidates should present work in an orderly manner according to all assessment areas. They can write up the work by hand, or use a word processor, but the work must be neat. Each piece of coursework should be approximately 3000 words in length to ensure all the criteria are met.
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The purpose of the study is that the candidate should:
• have first-hand observations of the development of children aged up to 5 years
• have contact with a child or group of children over a period of time (which may be flexible)
• relate his/her observations to current theories of child development.
The method of presentation may take a variety of forms:
• a record of work in the form of a notebook or diary; or
• a written report, tabulated or in essay form, where each period of contact with the child/children is presented as a separate account.
Before carrying out the Child Development Study the candidates should have detailed knowledge of all the areas of development, e.g. physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social. Candidates are required to have contact with the child or children, aged 0–5 years, over a period of time, ideally several months. They should make regular observations of the child/children, reporting on one or more areas of development.
The choice of development area is vital to the success of the study.
Focusing on one area of development only is more accessible to most candidates. It is also important that the chosen area of development is suitable for the age of the child being studied, e.g. physical development of a young baby would be easier to record than emotional development. Candidates should record their observations as written reports of each visit, in tabulated form, essay form, or in the form of a notebook or diary. They should make comparisons in the specific area of development with the accepted norms or with other children of the same age.
Candidates should also relate their observations to current child development theories. All information related to the child/children must be confidential ; therefore candidates should not disclose surnames, addresses or personal details. It may be appropriate to give a fictitious name to the child or children.
Candidates’ studies may include relevant original material, illustrative or written material from the child or children, diagrams, charts, photographs, etc. If candidates use such material, they must refer to it and interpret it within the text.
Studies should be approximately 3000 words in length.
1 Introduction and planning
(a) Planning of the study
Candidates need to show clearly where and when a number of observations/visits will be made. They should plan activities with the child/children, which are relevant to the chosen development area. Simple observations of a child “playing” may not be directly relevant to the area of development. They should list the equipment required for the study, e.g. notepad, camera, equipment, particular toys, etc. The final format could be in paragraphs, a time plan or a chart showing clearly what will be observed, where and when.
(b) Background information
Candidates should research background information at an initial preliminary visit. They should include information about the child/children, e.g. age, position in the family, activities/play enjoyed by the
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(c) Explanation of development area chosen
Candidates should explain the chosen area of development starting from the age of the child/ children at the beginning of the study and ending with the age of the child/children at the end of the study. They should give their reasons for choice of development area in relation to the chosen child/children. Candidates should acknowledge sources of information listing names of books, authors, etc.
2 Application
(a) Written record of observation made
Candidates should take detailed notes during and/or immediately after each visit particularly on the chosen development area which is being observed. They should include sketches, drawings and photographs made during the visits in the record. Some of the work produced by the child/children could be included but it should be labelled clearly and its relevance to the developmental area stated.
(b) Application of knowledge and understanding
Candidates should review their written observations to identify particular sections which refer to the chosen areas of development. They should explain these sections showing understanding of accepted child development theories in relation to their chosen child/children.
(c) Comparison of evidence
To show progression of development over a period of time candidates should compare the chosen area of development in their child/children with either another child/children of the same age or with the accepted norms. They should do this at the preliminary visit and should repeat it at the last visit.
The comparison could be shown as a table or chart in the study.
3 Analysis and evaluation
This is a very important section of the study and candidates should allow sufficient time so that they can consider it carefully.
(a) Comment on appropriateness
Candidates should consider each section of the work completed so far. They should comment on how the study was carried out.
(b) Identification of strengths and weaknesses
Candidates should identify all areas of the work considering the strengths and weaknesses of each section of the study. They should make suggestions for improvement of the weaker sections.
(c) Awareness of opportunities for further developments
The candidate could suggest with reasons other areas of development which may have proved interesting during the study and could form the basis of further work. Alternatively, they could identify further important milestones in the area of development being studied for future study.
Examples of Child Development Studies
1. A study of the physical development of the child under five years of age, over a period of six months.
months.
3. A study of the speech development of a child under five years, over a period of six months.
years, over a period of six months.
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Coursework guidance for Centres
The investigations can be related to any areas of the syllabus. Each candidate should build up a written record of his/her investigations undertaken over the two-year course, although only one will be required for assessment purposes.
The candidate should have a product , such as a booklet or an information sheet for parents, as the focus of the investigation.
The purpose of the assignment is that the candidate should reflect the assessment objectives outlined.
Each report should include brief, clear statements of:
• the purpose of the investigation – why it was chosen; who would be interested in, or benefit from, the end product (the leaflet/poster/instruction manual etc.);
• the information or evidence sought;
• the method used to obtain the information/evidence;
• the results of the enquiry;
• the conclusions drawn as a result of the enquiry – the actual end product;
• an evaluation in terms of the candidate’s end product and its usefulness to the relevant interested parties. This should show how effective the investigation was and if the end product (the leaflet/poster/ instruction manual etc.) meets the information needs of the target audience (the people interested in, or affected by, the topic being investigated).
It is important that there is no overlap of work from the Child Development Study, as development is not a suitable subject for the Practical Investigation. Any overlap also severely limits the learning opportunities of the candidate.
The Practical Investigation should focus on an area of the syllabus, e.g. antenatal care, or be a comparative study of relevant consumer items, e.g. baby foods. It should take the form of an investigation, e.g. surveys, questionnaires, research, etc. and should not be treated as a project where candidates merely copy from textbooks or paste pictures from magazines.
Centres are advised to avoid certain areas, e.g. child abuse, divorce or abortion which are sensitive and which may cause offence or upset to teachers and examiners. Candidates should be discouraged from producing material which is confidential in nature or which contains images which others may find distressing.
The following points should be noted:
• In the Practical Investigation the title should be appropriate to the area of the syllabus and one in which the candidate has a particular interest. It should be carefully formulated to enable the candidate to include a wide range of investigative methods.
• The choice of investigation is of paramount importance. It must give the candidate the opportunity to use a wide variety of investigative procedures, e.g. surveys/questionnaires, interviews, practical experiments, research of products/amenities, research from books, newspapers, leaflets, TV documentaries, Internet, etc.
• The choice of investigative procedures will depend on the chosen subject. Once a suitable topic has been chosen it will be possible to gather information, including some original findings and important facts, to produce a leaflet or poster as required in the Application section of the mark scheme.
Studies should be approximately 3000 words in length.
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Coursework guidance for Centres
1 Introduction
(a) Selection of area of study
Candidates should select a suitable title from an area of the syllabus and should give several detailed and well explained reasons for their choice. These could refer to local issues, a particular interest of the candidate, etc.
(b) Suggested methods for acquiring information
Candidates should consider several different methods of collecting information, e.g. interviews, surveys, experiments, etc. They should always give their reasons for choosing the methods used.
(c) Planning and organisation
A detailed plan is required. This should include steps to be followed to complete the investigation, a timeline etc., equipment required and techniques to be used.
2 Application
(a) Evidence of a range of investigative procedures
Candidates are required to show evidence of at least four different methods of investigation.
Methods for collecting information have been listed above.
(b) Application of knowledge and understanding
Candidates should review the findings in their investigations in order to draw conclusions from the task. They could use the conclusions as part of the information on the poster or leaflet required in (c) .
(c) Production of a leaflet or poster or similar item
Candidates are required to produce a relevant, useful and eye-catching leaflet, poster or similar piece of information literature. It should contain some of the findings from the conclusions in
Application (b) . The information should be aimed at a particular user group, e.g. a leaflet about baby foods or nappies aimed at new parents. Candidates could include photographs, comparative costs/ test results to make the resulting leaflet/poster more interesting.
3 Analysis and evaluation
(a) Comment on appropriateness
Candidates should discuss the methods used to collect information for the investigation and the results which were obtained. They should consider whether the methods used were appropriate.
(b) Comment on strengths and weaknesses
Candidates should comment on the particular strengths of their investigation. They should identify weaknesses in the investigation and make suggestions on how the work could have been improved.
(c) Awareness of opportunities for further developments
Candidates should consider how the investigation could be developed further. In particular they should consider if any of the difficulties encountered could be overcome. Candidates may perhaps discuss different aspects of the investigation which could be covered in future studies.
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Coursework guidance for Centres
Examples of Investigatory Assignments
1. Investigate the provision of pre-school education for the under fives in your area.
2. Compare convenience baby food products with homemade equivalents.
3. Investigate the postnatal facilities that are available in your area.
4. Compare disposable nappies with the washable variety.
5. Investigate the use of baby lotions and bath time products.
6. Investigate the availability of products to make the home safe for toddlers.
Cambridge has a detailed Coursework Training Handbook available for use with this syllabus. You can order a CD-ROM or DVD of the handbook through Cambridge Publications.
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Mark schemes
(a)
(b)
(c)
Introduction and planning: 15 marks
Planning of the study, including the final presentation of the information (either hand-written or word processed) in an acceptable report format
Background information on the child/children
Explain, with the relevant theoretical information, the development area chosen with reasons for choice
Marks
3
4
8
(a)
(b)
(c)
Application: 20 marks
A written record of each observation made
Application of knowledge and understanding of accepted child development theories to the observations
Comparison of evidence with the development of the average child or other children of the same age
(a)
(b)
(c)
Analysis and evaluation: 15 marks
Comment on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the methods chosen
Identification of the strengths and weaknesses of the study and of how the weaker work could have been improved
Awareness of opportunities for further developments
Marks
8
8
4
Marks
6
6
3
Total 50
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Mark schemes
(a)
(b)
(c)
Introduction and planning: 15 marks
Selection of area of study and reasons for choice
Suggested methods for acquiring information
Planning and organisation (techniques and equipment necessary)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Application: 20 marks
Evidence of a range of investigative procedures
Application of knowledge and understanding of accepted development theories (of the area chosen) to the observations made
Production of a leaflet or a poster etc., suitable for new parents or other interested parties, based on the findings from the investigation
(a)
(b)
(c)
Analysis and evaluation: 15 marks
Comment on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the investigatory procedures used
Comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the investigation and how the weaker work could have been improved. Comment on the outcome of the investigation (the leaflet or other information literature)
Awareness of opportunities for further developments
Marks
5
5
5
Marks
7
7
6
Marks
6
6
3
Total 50
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Mark schemes
Recording candidates’ marks
Candidates’ marks for Child Development must be recorded on the Individual Candidate Record Card produced by Cambridge. These forms, and the instructions for completing them, may be downloaded from www.cie.org.uk/samples . The database will ask you for the syllabus code (i.e. 0637) and your Centre number, after which it will take you to the correct forms. Follow the instructions when completing each form.
(a) Internal moderation
When several teachers in a Centre are involved in internal assessments, the Centre should make arrangements for all candidates to be assessed to a common standard.
It is essential that within each Centre the marks for each skill assigned within different teaching groups
(e.g. different classes) are moderated internally for the whole Centre entry. The Centre assessments will then be subject to external moderation.
The internally moderated marks for all candidates must be recorded on the Coursework Assessment
Summary Form. This form, and the instructions for completing it, may be downloaded from www.cie.org.uk/samples . The database will ask you for the syllabus code (i.e. 0637) and your Centre number, after which it will take you to the correct form. Follow the instructions when completing the form.
(b) External moderation
External moderation of internal assessment is carried out by Cambridge.
• Centres must submit the internally assessed marks of all candidates to Cambridge.
• Centres must also submit the internally assessed work of a sample of candidates to Cambridge. The
Cambridge Administrative Guide , available on our website, provides details of which candidates are to be included in the sample.
The deadlines and methods for submitting internally assessed marks and work are in the Cambridge
Administrative Guide available on our website.
Information about resubmission of coursework and carrying forward of internally assessed marks can be found in the Cambridge Administrative Guide .
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Other information
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The standard assessment arrangements may present unnecessary barriers for candidates with disabilities or learning difficulties. Arrangements can be put in place for these candidates to enable them to access the assessments and receive recognition of their attainment. Access arrangements will not be agreed if they give candidates an unfair advantage over others or if they compromise the standards being assessed.
Candidates who are unable to access the assessment of any component may be eligible to receive an award based on the parts of the assessment they have taken.
Information on access arrangements is found in the Cambridge Handbook which can be downloaded from the website www.cie.org.uk/examsofficer
This syllabus and the associated assessment materials are available in English only.
Cambridge IGCSE results are shown by one of the grades A*, A, B, C, D, E, F or G indicating the standard achieved, A* being the highest and G the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ indicates that the candidate’s performance fell short of the standard required for grade G. ‘Ungraded’ will be reported on the statement of results but not on the certificate. The letters Q (result pending), X (no results) and Y (to be issued) may also appear on the statement of results but not on the certificate.
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